Poster Guidelines

Posters can range in size up to four feet high and five feet wide. Easels will be provided. Poster design and formatting are at the discretion of the student and mentor, but the name of the university should be prominently displayed.

It is suggested that presenters wear nice pants and a polo shirt in one of their school colors. Otherwise, business casual dress would be appropriate.

Abstract Submissions

Abstracts should be up to 250 words in length. In wording suitable for an educated but non-technical audience, the abstract should clearly state the purpose of the work and how it contributes to knowledge in the discipline. It should also include a separate 50-word additional statement about how the research benefits the state of Mississippi. Once you have submitted your abstract please email a picture of your headshot to cur@usm.edu